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Indigenous Australian Bushfoods

The Aurukun bio-cultural project heads to the swamps again in search for a type of bush potato known as 'may umpiy' in Wik-Mungkan language. This film has been produced in part to celebrate the International Year of Indigenous Languages and also to share and promote the richness of Wik Language, Culture and Country.

Yikky (wild swamp hibiscus) is a Wik seasonal indicator. The flower appears at the end of Kaap (wet season) and at the beginning of Onchan Wayath (end of the wet). Not only does is make the bush look more attractive, Yikky indicates significant changes occurring across the Land.Presented by the Aurukun Indigenous Knowledge Centre's Biocultural team, we introduce some important Cultural insights about reading the bush from a "Wik perspective". Walking Country with Wik Elders is good for both education and health!

Minh puuy is the Wik-Mungkan name for the giant Cape York mud crab. Join locals Rufus, Rosie and young Jonny as they take us deep into the mangroves for some serious bush tucker. And keep your ears open for a lesson in their Wik-Mungkan Language, THE ONLY Indigenous Language in Queensland considered strong!!

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